A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4471029 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4473141 epoch_slot_no: 1941 block_no: 4470852 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1531 time: 2020-07-25 08:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e0e6c0f0ec45df10b53de5f32fd9d36e3c9bcf529f11b3aa2b1075f7d7c6e01Block Operator
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